Clara A. Becker, 77, Allouez, passed away Monday afternoon, January 19, 2015, at a local hospital with her family at her side. Born February 23, 1937, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late George and Eunice (Coppersmith) Bardouche. Clara was the eldest of eight siblings and used that to her advantage whenever possible. Clara married Norbert N. Becker on September 3, 1955, at Saints Peter and Paul Church and he preceded her in death on September 13, 1988. After the death of Norbert, she entered the work force, beginning as a cashier at Walmart, receiving several awards and promotions, and eventually retired as the support manager after more than 10 years of faithful service. Clara was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Clara will be remembered for her devotion to Brett Favre and her love of Elvis Presley. She loved attending family functions-she was the first to arrive and was always the last one to leave. Clara enjoyed dining out, traveling, had a keen eye for all garage sale signs. She was a “champion” Pinnacle player and showed her temper when playing Pictionary. Clara was happiest when she could show her love to her grandchildren.
Clara is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Deb and Chuck Schneider of Maine and their daughter, Tiana, Vicki and Rick Gerlikowski of Suamico and her son, Chad, and Stacey Becker and “Royal” of Ashwaubenon; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Blaise Becker and Marnie of Suamico, and his son, Kenny, Bryan and Shelly Becker of Bellevue and their children Jessica (Blaine) Bodart and Jason Becker, and Barry Becker of Allouez; brothers and sisters, Bonnie (Gary), Wayne (Nancy), Diane (Dan), Sherry (Rick), Randy, Todd (Lorie), and Dale (Laura); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norb; father and mother-in-law, Al and Betty Becker; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Milton and Dorothy Becker.
Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird Street, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, from 4-8pm. Parish wake service 7pm Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the funeral home from 9am until the time of the funeral. Funeral mass 11am Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Church with the Rev. Anthony V. Cirignani, OFM officiating. Entombment in Allouez Chapel Mausoleum.
Clara’s family extends a heart-felt thank you to the staff of Aurora BayCare Medical Center and Dr. Nawaz for their kind and compassionate care shown to both Clara and her family.
Clara, we can hear you “snorting” as you read this tribute.